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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,009.42, 226,514.73 and 45,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,009.42, 226,514.73 and 45,829.30 is: 68,744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,009.42 : 226,514.73 = 45,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,009.42/226,514.73 = 45,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,009.42x = 226,514.73 × 45,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,009.42x = 10,381,011,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,011,515.59/151,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,744.13

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